DragonForce Cyberattack Hits Co-op, Other Retailers

UK supermarket chain Co-op has confirmed that the hacker group DragonForce accessed personal data, including names, contact details, and dates of birth, of a significant number of current and past members. DragonForce substantiated the breach by providing evidence such as employee usernames and passwords, and claimed to have data on up to 20 million members, though this figure has not been verified by Co-op. The breach is part of a broader cyberattack campaign targeting retailers like Marks & Spencer and Harrods, which also experienced operational disruptions. Co-op has stated that no passwords, bank or credit card details, or transaction information of customers were compromised. The company has apologized, is working with the National Cyber Security Centre and National Crime Agency, and has implemented measures to prevent further unauthorized access. Despite the breach, Co-op stores and most services continue to operate.